Getting Here
Plan your trip to the 2027 IFD&TC Conference at the U.S. Census Bureau in Suitland, Maryland.
The Washington, D.C. region offers several convenient ways to get to the conference. Whether you're arriving by plane, train, Metro, or car, we've put together some helpful information to make planning your trip a little easier.
Arriving by Air
Three Airports Serve the D.C. Area
Attendees can choose from three major airports. Your best option may depend on airfare, flight availability, and where you plan to stay.
Reagan National Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
DCA is directly connected to the Metrorail system and is especially convenient for travelers staying in Washington, D.C.
Dulles International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Dulles is directly connected to the Metro system via the Silver Line, providing rail service into Washington, D.C.
BWI Marshall Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Travelers can connect from BWI to Washington by MARC or Amtrak service, arriving at Washington Union Station.
Getting to the Conference
Take the Green Line to Suitland
Metro will be the most convenient way for many attendees to reach the conference from Washington, D.C.
Suitland Metro Station
The U.S. Census Bureau headquarters is located at the Suitland Federal Center, adjacent to the Suitland Metro station. Take the Green Line toward Branch Avenue and exit at Suitland.
No transfer required
No transfer required
Staying & Arriving in D.C.
Hotels & Train Travel
Recommended Hotel Areas
Official hotel recommendations will be announced separately. We anticipate recommending hotels in the Navy Yard and Chinatown/Penn Quarter areas.
Both areas provide convenient access to restaurants and attractions and, importantly, both are served by the Green Line for direct Metro service to Suitland.
Washington Union Station
Attendees traveling by train can arrive at Washington Union Station, the city's primary intercity rail station.
Union Station is served by Amtrak, MARC, and Metrorail. From Union Station, attendees can continue by Metro or travel to their hotel before heading to the conference.
Driving
Parking at Suitland
Suitland Metro Parking Garage
Attendees who prefer to drive may use the parking facilities at the Suitland Metro station. Metro parking is available for a fee, and the station parking structure provides convenient pedestrian access toward the Suitland Federal Center.
Parking rates and payment procedures may change before the conference, so attendees should check current Metro parking information before traveling.
Once You Arrive
Entering the Suitland Federal Center
From the Suitland Metro station, follow signs for the Parking Structure / Suitland Federal Center. The covered pedestrian route leads from the Metro station through the parking structure toward Gate 7 and the Federal Center visitor entrance.
The U.S. Census Bureau is located within a secure federal facility. Conference-specific visitor, identification, and security instructions will be provided to registered attendees before the conference.
Metro schedules, fares, parking rates, airport transportation, and service patterns are subject to change. Please check current transportation information shortly before your trip. Additional conference-specific travel and arrival information will be posted as it becomes available.